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Diploma of Paramedic

Northern College

  • Timmins, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A two-year diploma training students to deliver emergency prehospital care.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Paramedic and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Paramedic
  • Ambulance services
  • Technical assistant in hospital emergency departments
  • Sports injury management services
  • Fire departments
  • Government agencies

Curriculum

  • Four semesters. Anatomy and physiology I and II
  • Patient care and assessment theory and labs
  • Pharmacology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Mental health and crisis intervention
  • Fitness and wellness
  • Hospital clinical
  • Paramedic practicum
  • AEMCA review and a 448-hour ambulance field consolidation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior high school diploma with at least 70% in mathematics
  • Chemistry and biology
  • English proficiency (IELTS 6.5).

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent senior high school diploma, With the programme's required subjects (Grade 12 English and, For many programmes, Math or sciences).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 60

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the intake (apply at least 8 months before start
  2. Apply until classes begin) through the designated application portal. Apply online through OCAS International and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload your senior high school diploma or certificate
  3. Transcripts and English test results. Receive the offer (Fall offers from 1 February) and confirm your seat by 1 May. Use the Letter of Acceptance to apply for the Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,716 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusTimmins Campus
Faculty or schoolEmergency Services
DepartmentParamedic
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteNorthern College publishes international scholarships including entrance and student-excellence awards, Eligibility and available intake cycles vary, And a Fall 2026 entrance award must not be assumed for Fall 2027.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.